Des Moines to Edmonton (DSM–YEG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DSM Airport Page →
1,229 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 13 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DEN Denver 5h 47m ACF9UA ACUA Denver (DEN) to Edmonton flights
MSP Minneapolis 7h AFAMDL WS Minneapolis (MSP) to Edmonton flights
ORD Chicago 7h 14m AAACAS ACUA Chicago (ORD) to Edmonton flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 56m G4WN WS Las Vegas (LAS) to Edmonton flights
LAX Los Angeles 9h 23m AA KEQFWS Los Angeles (LAX) to Edmonton flights
PHX Phoenix 10h AAAS WS Phoenix (PHX) to Edmonton flights
IAH Houston 12h 45m CMNZUA ACAVUA Houston (IAH) to Edmonton flights
MKE Milwaukee ~5h 27m Milwaukee (MKE) to Edmonton flights
AUS Austin ~6h 49m G4 Austin (AUS) to Edmonton flights
IFP Bullhead City ~7h 46m SY Bullhead City (IFP) to Edmonton flights
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Des Moines to Edmonton
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,229 mi 3h 2m nonstop -1h behind

DSM–YEG has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to YEG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
364
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DSM → YEG
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
100%
Return
YEG → DSM
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Arriving
56%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays → YEG delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Edmonton is 1 hour behind Des Moines.
DSM: CDT · YEG: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 5:00 PM in Edmonton.
Distance & Flight Time
1,229 mi / 1,978 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 2m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Canada without a visa for stays up to 6 months. No eTA is needed when arriving by air with a US passport. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. A return or onward ticket and proof of funds may be requested at the border.

DSM–YEG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Edmonton route.
Route details
Distance1,229 mi / 1,978 km
Flight time3h 2m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DSM
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
Destination: YEG
IATA / ICAOYEG / CYEG
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Passengers/yr8.5M
Elevation2,373 ft / 723 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSM to YEG flights.
Nonstop flights from Des Moines International Airport to Edmonton International Airport take about 3h 2m gate to gate. The route covers 1,229 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Chicago O'Hare.
Edmonton is 1 hour behind Des Moines.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DSM to YEG

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Edmonton International Airport (YEG) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DSM to YEG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DSM to YEG is about 3 hours 2 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,229 miles (1,978 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.